Nick Patrick over het album: “There is a reason that Aretha Franklin is called the ‘Queen of Soul.’ There is nothing more exciting than that incredible voice taking you on an emotional roller coaster ride through her amazing repertoire of songs. To have the opportunity to work with that voice on this project has been the greatest honor and to hear a symphony orchestra wrapped around those performances is breathtaking.”

Don Reedman: “I was 15 years old when a song came on the radio called ‘Rock A Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody.’ It blew me away; the power, the soul. The feeling that went through me got me hooked on Aretha and I have been ever since. To be able to make this album and be able to select songs from hits like ‘Respect’ to ‘Think’ then blend them with classic songs like ‘Let It Be’ and ‘Border Song’ and create an album which is versatile and fresh is truly an honor."​James Williams, Directeur van het Royal Philharmonic : “The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to perform on this new recording, combining Aretha Franklin’s iconic voice with lush new arrangements of her greatest hit songs for full orchestra, bringing a whole new generation to the music of this legendary performer.”

TRACKLISTING

1. “Think”2. “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)”3. “I Say A Little Prayer”4. “Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)”5. “A Brand New Me”6. “A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)”7. “Angel”8. “Border Song (Holy Moses)”9. “Let It Be”10. “People Get Ready”11. “Oh Me Oh My (I’m A Fool For You Baby)”12. “You’re All I Need To Get By”13. “Son Of A Preacher Man”14. “Respect”